Thor Motor Coach Compression Brake Recall

SUMMARY:

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Tuscany motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2013, to August 31, 2015. The throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle’s deceleration ability.

CONSEQUENCE:

A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake capacity, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

TMC will notify owners, and dealers for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020 or Daimler Warranty Campaign Department at 1-800-547-0712 or by email at DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000119.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: RCAK-16V469-5135

SAFETY DEFECT 573 NON-COMPLIANCE RECALL REPORT: RCLRPT-16V469-3726

MANUFACTURERS NOTICE TO DEALERSHIPS ETC PDF: RCMN-16V469-4993

OWNER RECALL ALERT NOTIFICATION LETTER PDF: RCONL-16V469-0500